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The Music Room

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The Music Room

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Summary

Drama starring Chhabi Biswas. With his aristocratic household falling into decline, the ageing Bishwambar Roy defiantly decides to host one last extravagant concert of classical music.

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Review

A star rating of 3 out of 5.

David Parkinson

In addition to scripting the majority of his pictures, Bengali director Satyajit Ray also regularly composed the soundtracks. Few films better showcased his command of Indian music than this poignant tale of an aristocrat who spends everything he has on a concert to serenade a passing age. There is much to admire in Chhabi Biswas's mournful performance and the way in which Ray maintains the delicate balance between progress and decay. But you really need an ear for Indian classical music to fully appreciate this, Ray's fourth feature, which lacks the cohesion of his best work.

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7.8/10

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Credits

Cast

rolenameBishwambar RoyChhabi BiswasRoy's wifePadmadevi KhokaPinaki SenguptaManager of Roy's estateTulsi Lahiri

Crew

rolenameDirectorSatyajit Ray

Details

Theatrical distributor

Contemporary Films Ltd

Languages

English | Hindi | Bangla

Available on

DVD and Blu-ray

Formats

Black and white

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